Data from 57,000 employees shows they're at their unhappiest since the pandemic. https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/3-things-keeping-your-employees-awake-at-night-according-to-wharton-psychologist-adam-grant.html Employees are unhappier now than any... — read more 

I'm curious, I was considering asking for a move to the Permian team, how is leadership in Midland? Has anything changed since PXD announcement?

Giant batteries drain economics of gas power plants Story by By Sarah McFarlane and Susanna Twidale https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/giant-batteries-drain-economics-of-gas-power-plants LONDON (Reuters) - Giant batteries that ensure stable... — read more 

I'm RE and weighing my options; but am curious if I will forfeit the RSU's that are left that have not vested yet

We've lost several people to PIPs that made no sense and we had to take over their work. Then a few more people left because of being overworked and the rest of us had to take over their work as well. We went from being overworked to not being able... — read more 

How long does it take to become a complex engineer ?

Anyone have access to the US hiring targets this year and BTC hiring targets? How about Canada?

Does BTC have hotdesks and no offices except for VPs like EMHC?

I see the best jobs in my specialty are going to Sponsored high fliers to use as stepping stones. Absolute zero consideration for the experts in our field. Any Sponsored Id--t has a better chance of getting a top job in my field than any of my... — read more 

Yesterday, I found out about the passing of a former coworker in a way that left me upset. The news was casually mentioned by some colleagues right near my desk as if it was the latest office gossip. I'm disappointed there was no email or mention of... — read more 

Uptick of recruiting ads on LinkedIn to target BTC and KLTC. Talks about all the global opportunities and even moving to Houston to manage people here in the US. Even ends with “We hire for the ride”.

During my last years with Exxon, I questioned why I was not given opportunities for certain jobs. I had all the credentials, the skills and certainly the experience to benefit the company. Then I saw the cronyism, the lack of inclusion., and the... — read more 

He's no longer in the system, careerconnect or zoom What's the latest scoop?

Should we consider ourselves safe for now?

Seems like Exxonmobil is paying a few folks to come on here and promote the company. I mean how many happy employees are on a layoff site? Seems every post there’s a company sponsor with some smart azz answer, it’s almost getting as bad as working... — read more 

The company asks it's workforce to donate money to their political wing after record profits, gutting benefits and moving jobs overseas. How about you kiss my a-s? Are people in management this tone deaf?

Any news？

What technology will double Permian recoveries? Sounds like smoke and mirrors.

A complete waste of time and resources or a complete waste of time and resources?

https://www.twc.texas.gov/data-reports/warn-notice WARN Act Layoffs at XTO Energy - Total 120 staff members Tyler - Smith County - 1 staff Jewett #2 Leon County - 9 staff Teague #2 - Freestone County - 11 staff Donie #2 - Freestone County -... — read more 

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/13/business/energy-environment/exxon-mobil-lithium-arkansas.html The move is the oil giant’s first foray in the production of a metal vital for electric vehicle batteries. By Clifford Krauss Clifford Krauss has... — read more 

No raises this year. Gotta write that ~$75 million dollar buyout check. Sorry everyone! This is official, per Darren. Source: Me

Anyone has first hand experience working at/with multiple refineries? How is culture different at the sites you know? What are other key differences related to working there? Other interesting personnel related facts?

https://www.businessinsider.com/spacex-workers-took-adderall-slept-bathroom-iv-treatments-deadlines-report-2023-11 SpaceX = Underpaid, overworked. But hey, you send stuff to space and know about incompressible fluids. LMAO

“All of our travel counselors are currently assisting other callers. Your call is very important to us. Please hold and your call will be answered in the order of it was received.” Wagonlit didn’t su-k this bad.

OP on vacation? Come on ...finish what you started.

Listen yall !! I know you are all frustrated as am i. Life isnt easy anymore, stuffs expensive and salaries aint keeping up. PIPs/PADPs whatever, i know its all bologna....it all su-ks and at times i feel like absolute cr-p and dont wanna live like... — read more 

I had an unproductive interaction today with our wonderful MSP in India. We had a circular conversation and made zero progress towards solving my problem. Happy Friday Everyone!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/per-arne-solend-4a72662_motivation-leadership-performancemanagement-activity-7126558154343014400-bY0s Forced Ranking Back in the days, we used to grade our employees every year. The scale went from 1 to 5. Getting a... — read more 

I have an issue that is costing the company millions. I’ve tried to get leadership at various levels to understand the issue and take steps to prevent further loss but they’ve been unresponsive. I believe part of the issue is that they don’t want the... — read more 

Well my current manager is going around telling everyone that my idea was his idea. I have the emails to prove it was my idea but clearly due to h the fact that I report to him there is nothing I can do about it and he knows it. I guess I’ll just... — read more 

See the link and comments plz https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exxonmobil-layoffs-analyzing-impact-employees-economy-edward-standley

Full of cr-p or inspired? Discuss

Ever stop to think that many BTC / KLTC employees were educated in the USA and Western Schools. Institutions that are supported with your tax dollars. Greedy universities are happy to take the money from full tuition payments often support by their... — read more 

How much is Pioneer paying? Curious what total compensation and benefits are.

We are going to lose our free top tier health insurance,bonuses,free clinics and our higher pay! Pioneer was truly the best! With XOM welcome to the Darkseid where you are a number not a person.

Nobody is safe from it. I've learned that the hard way.

What is the best advice you can give to all Pioneer employees?

Does XOM attempt to keep you if you have a new job offer in hand but are currently employed at XOM? Do they counter or is better to just cut and run after posting notice? Salary treatment announced Nov/Dec timeframe right? Thanks

Shame on you DW. Bowing to the elite to line theirs and your own pockets and at the expense of Americans that some are 2nd or maybe even 3rd generation employees that took pride in contributing to grow this company and you turn on them to outsource... — read more